Empowered by Hope
by Emily K. Whiting and Ashlyn Thompson
July 15, 2025 2:00 am
You want the best possible quality of life for your child regardless of diagnosis or prognosis. Raising a child with medical complexities is often lonely, scary and overwhelming. Join two parents of amazing children with rare medical complexities, Emily K. Whiting and Ashlyn Thompson, to get help and grow with them into empowered advocates for our kids. Here you’ll find a community of support, encouragement, education and resources, equipping you to navigate your child’s medical complexities with hope. To get more personal support, connect with us directly at www.ParentEmpowermentNetwork.org.
Recent Episodes
The Language of Support with Amy Bradford: How to Support Parent Caregivers in Meaningful Ways that Make a Difference
4 days agoEmpowered Parenting in Hard Moments with Child Life Specialist Brittany Luther
2 weeks agoBuilding Brave Kids Through Medical Play: Tackling Medical Trauma & Normalizing Care with The Butterfly Pig
3 weeks ago"Keep Your Head Up": Dr. Tasha Faruqui on Anticipatory Grief, Joy, and a Mother’s Fierce Hope
1 month agoThe Silver Lining for Siblings: How Siblings of Medically Complex Kids Grow in Strength & Compassion
4 months agoWhat Matters Most: A Medically Complex Adult Reflects on Childhood & Parental Love
5 months agoICU/NICU Survival: Mindset Tools from Coach & Medical Mom Leah Darrow
5 months agoFeeding Matters: Jaclyn Pederson's Journey to Recognition and Support for Pediatric Feeding Disorders
5 months agoCreating Compassionate and Accessible Healthcare Systems with Melissa Paige
5 months agoEmbracing the Unexpected: Transforming Birth Trauma into Parental Empowerment with Carleigh Joseph-Olivas
6 months ago